PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION

0.Table of Contents
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1. Details
2. Requirements
3. Stats/Abilities/Powers
4. Installation
5. Uninstallation
6. Incompatibility
7. Known Issues
8. History
9. Contact
10. Credits
11. Tools Used
12. Licensing/Legal

1. Details
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This mod adds four new playable races to Oblivion: Arcane Elves, Arcane Dark Elves, Arcane High Elves, and Arcane Red Elves. This mod also adds seventy-two hairstyles (each made by idkrrr) as well as 20 new eyes for the Arcane Elves. This mod also includes three tattoo options: Birthmark (default), Designer (black tattoos), and No Tattoos.

2. Requirements
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MaleBodyReplacerV4: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=14942
FemaleBodyReplacerV12: http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15624

Since these are custom races you will need to install a mod that allows you to pass the tutorial with a custom race such as Custom Race Fix (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1815) or the Unofficial Oblivion Patch (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=5296). Please note that if you are going to install a mod of which is not the Unofficial Oblivion Patch then you will need to install a mod that allows you to complete the Boethia Shrine quest such as Boethia Shrine Custom Race Fix (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=3500). Of course, if you do not plan to attend the Boethia Shrine quest then you don't need the Boethia Shrine Custom Race Fix. But I recommend you get it anyway just in case you change your mind. Alternatively, you can install a mod of which allows you to start a new game somewhere other then the prison such as Alternative Start Arrive By Ship (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11495).

3. Stats/Abilities/Powers
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Before I get started on the details I feel that it is important for you to know that all of the hair files from the Corean, Saram, and Sulhwa mods have been renamed (in and out of the construction set) to avoid conflicts with other mods that use the same files.

The following stats are the default ones and they apply to both male and female:

Str: 35
Int: 50
Wil: 50
Agi: 30
Spd: 35
End: 35
Luc: 50
Pers: 35

Total: 320

Blade: +5
Blunt: +5
Block: +5
Light Armor: +5
Conjuration: +5
Mysticism: +10
Alteration: +10

Total: 45

To be honest, I was in a rush while I was making the above stats. The Arcane Elves were original intended to be combat elves with some potential in magic. Now that I have calmed down I have taken the time to give the stats an overhaul. But, in case you like the original stats, I did not replace the original .esp file. Instead, I have released an optional .esp file which contains the changed stats.

The following stats are the optional ones and they apply to both male and female:

Str: 40
Int: 50
Wil: 35
Agi: 35
Spd: 35
End: 40
Luc: 50
Per: 35

Total: 320

Blade: +5
Blunt: +5
Armorer: +5
Heavy Armor: +5
Alchemy: +5
Alteration: +10
Mysticism: +10

Total: 45

The ability and power listed below apply to the races on both .esp files.

Ability:

Arcane Skin and Flesh: Absorb magicka 25%.

Power:

Arcane Mind and Spirit: Reflect spell 50% for 60 seconds.

4. Installation
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Before I give you the installation and uninstallation instructions, I feel that it is important for you to know that I use a Windows Vista computer and it has been years since I used another type of computer. Your method of installation and uninstallation may differ from mine.

1. Extract the files from the Arcane Elves.zip to a temporary location.
2. Copy the Data folder and paste it to your Oblivion directory.
3. If messages appear asking you if you would like to merge folders, agree to all of the messages that appear. Please note that no messages that ask you if you would like to replace something should appear.
4. Open the Oblivion Launcher, click on Data Files, and then check the Arcane Elves.esp.

Follow the instructions below if you would like to install an alternative tattoo option:

Before you begin in this installation process make sure you have installed the Arcane Elves mod. Doing this before installing the Arcane Elves mod will not replace the default textures.

1. Extract the files from the Alternative Tattoos.zip to a temporary location.
2. Choose a folder of which contains the alternative tattoo files that you would like to use.
3. Copy the Data folder from inside the folder of your choice and paste it to your Oblivion directory.
4. If messages appear asking you if you would like to merge folders, agree to all of them. This time agree to any messages that ask you if you would like to replace the original files.

Follow the instructions below if you would like to install the optional .esp file:

1. Extract the files from the Alternative Esp.zip to a temporary location.
2. Copy the Arcane Elves.esp file and paste it to your Oblivion/Data directory.
3. When a message appears asking you if you would like to replace the original .esp file, agree to it.

5. Uninstallation
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1. Start Oblivion Launcher, click Data Files, and then uncheck the Arcane Elves.esp file.
2. Delete the files/folders associated with the mod. This method will also uninstall any alternative tattoo option you may have installed as well as the optional .esp file.

6. Incompatibility
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I am not aware of any mod that would conflict with this one. If you encounter a conflict then please report it to me and I will apply the information here.

7. Known Issues
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I am not aware of any issue related to this mod. If you encounter an issue with this mod then please report it to me and I will apply the information here.

8. History
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1.0: Monday, July 27, 2009: Launch.
1.1: Monday, July 27, 2009: Launched version 1.1 of the Arcane Elves mod. Version 1.1 fixes the duration of the Arcane Elf Mind and Spirit power.
1.1: Wednesday, July 29, 2009: Launched the optional .esp file of which contains the changed stats.
1.1: Saturday, December 19, 2009: Updated description, replaced "Readme File" with "Updated Readme File."

9. Contact
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1. You can contact me through both of my profiles -- doesn't matter which one: Neverwinter Knight (http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=User.Profile&id=160001) or Oblivion's Silent Hill (http://www.tesnexus.com/modules/members/index.php?id=389554).

10. Credits
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1. Bethesda Softworks for the creation of the Oblivion video game and its utilities.
2. idkrrr for the creation of the original Corean, Saram, and Sulhwa meshes and textures.
3. redheadstock for the creation of the arcane symbols.
4. Robert2 for the creation of the original textures.
4. Neverwinter Knight/Oblivion's Silent Hill (me) for the creation of this mod.

11. Tools Used
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7-Zip (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=15579)
GIMP (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=14920)
NIFSkope (http://niftools.sourceforge.net/wiki/NifSkope)
TES Construction Set (http://www.tesnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=11367)
Readme Generator (http://lhammonds.game-host.org/obmm/tools_readme_generator1.asp)

12. Licensing/Legal
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You may do whatever you want with this mod as long as you give credit to me, idkrrr (if you use the hair files), redheadstock (if you use the arcane symbols and/or any textures that contain them), and Robert2 (if you use the body, face, and/or ear textures).